Wesley Johnson

Highlight videos of offensive linemen are usually anything but knee-slapping sources of entertainment.

Unless you're like Wesley Johnson — and your New York Jets teammates get hold of one.

"I wish it didn't exist," said Johnson, shaking his head Friday. "I think it's like a Ron Swanson deal (from 'Parks and Recreation'). I just don't like being on video, period."

But there's Johnson, back in his college days at Vanderbilt in 2013, delivering a brief but passionate halftime speech , urging his Commodores teammates to step it up while holding a 10-7 lead over UMass. He smacks his helmet against a locker stall, knocking two nameplates off, and...

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